Nov. 21, 2023

Live from CREATE Conference in Palm Springs | Season 10 Vol. 10

Show Notes

LIVE from the CREATE conference in Palm Springs California, the guys chat with emerging restaurant brand leadership on their growing concepts and path to expansion.

Key Takeaways

[00:06 - 02:18] Schatzy and Jimmy visit CREATE in Palm Springs
[02:20 - 05:27] How and Why Francesco and Allessandro developed a restaurant rooted in healthy vegetables
[05:29 - 08:02] Francesco's experience raising capital for Avocaderia on Shark Tank
[08:08 - 09:38] Operating in the toughest markets, like NYC
[10:10 - 10:53] Avocaderia is becoming...Avo! 🥑
[10:57 - 13:01] Talking Back, Francesco's Version
[13:06 - 14:59] Where is Avo at two years from now? Understanding consumer behavior and utilizing data to create rich hospitality experiences
[16:46 - 18:55] Branded Quickfire: Palm Springs Rat Pack edition
[21:19 - 24:42] Welcoming Mehdi Zarhloul, CEO of Crazy Pita Restaurant Group
[24:45 - 26:53] Transitioning from a lifestyle business to legacy brand through franchising for 17 years. What do the next 17 years hold?
[26:53 - 29:56] Combining tech and effective operations, Mehdi's tips for finding balance.
[29:57 - 34:29] Talking Back with Mehdi, existential questions for Jimmy and Schatzy about their regrets and bucket lists
[34:31 - 36:16] Spice is Right, the cost of a Jimmy John's combo meal
[36:18 - 39:27] Quickfire with Medhi
[39:45 - 40:26] Jimmy Buffet and Crazy Jimmy
[40:27 - 42:26] Introducing Daniella Senor, CEO of Colada Shop
[42:28 - 44:10] Daniella's entrepreneurial spirit and her goal creating a welcoming space in her stores
[44:50 - 46:05] What's next for Colada Shop, new markets
[46:08 - 48:46] Talking Back, Daniella picks Jimmy and Schatzy's brain on markets
[48:50 - 50:47] Spice is Right, rounding out at Olive Garden
[50:46 - 52:33] Crystal Ball: Daniella predicts more AI, more robots
[52:33 - 55:56] Branded Quickfire lightning round
[56:00 - 01:01:23] Talking Back, Jimmy-style

Episode Credits:

Produced by: Branded Hospitality Media
Hosted by: Michael Schatzberg, JImmy Frischling
Producer: Julie Zucker
Creative Director: Adam Levine
Show Runner: Drewe Raimi
Post Production: Three Cheers Creative